Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Levera 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Levera 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Levera 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions for Levera 100mg Injection

Frequently asked questions for Levetiracetam

Levera belongs to a class of medication called antiepileptics (medicines used to treat seizures/epilepsy). It is mainly used for epilepsy form in which the seizure (fit) initially affect one side of the brain but can extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain. This can also be used as an add on drug in other types of seizures with other antiepileptic drugs.

No, Levera is not an enzyme inducer. Some studies do report that Levera has enzyme-inducing property to some extent. Please consult your doctor before taking Levera with other medicines as it may decrease the efficacy of other medicines taken along with.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen or paracetamol with Levera?

There are no known drug-drug interactions between Levera and paracetamol/ ibuprofen. But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together.

No, Levera is not a benzodiazepine. Levera belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Can I take Levera with ibuprofen?

No, interaction has been reported between Levera and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that the interactions do not occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Levera with paracetamol?

Minor interaction can occur between Levera and paracetamol as Levera can induce the metabolism of paracetamol and there could be an increase in metabolites of paracetamol which are hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver). Please consult your physician before taking the two medicines together.